Rishma Walji is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, She is also a life strategist, emotion hacker, and joy seeker. She had a thriving clinical practice for over 20 years, focusing on hormone health and fertility. After working and teaching in academia, she now uses her experience and tools to create and cultivate a supportive community of growth-minded women who inspire each other and want to improve their health, make meaningful friendships while having memorable experiences. In this episode, we focus on self-awareness. Rishma gives some fabulous tips on how to listen to your body and your needs so you can live a healthier, happier and fulfilling life.

 

Links:

Dr. Rishma’s website livingxo.com 

 

Timestamps:

[00:23] Intro to Dr. Rishma

[05:23] Where to start with getting to know your body
[08:14] Post-menopausal emotions

[22:34] Patterns in those with osteoporosis

[24:12] Adapting to an exercise routine

[31:37] Examples of Dr. Rishmas patient changes

DISCLAIMER - The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.

“Keep exploring to find out what [breathing technique] resonates with you, but also works with you and your own physiology.”

-Robin G. Eisen, MS, PT

 

Robin G. Eisen has been a physical therapist for over 48 years, is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, and has studied numerous modalities including EFT Tapping.  After teaching physical therapy at the University of Illinois for 9 years, she started a private practice in 1987 and now serves people virtually from Michigan City, IN.  Her passion is empowering people to discover their unique path to health. In today’s talk, we delve into how we can use breathing to improve our bones and overall health and enhance our lives. Robin teaches us two fabulous breathing techniques to be used for relaxation and one to increase energy. You don’t want to miss this life-enhancing information!

 

Timestamps:

[02:03] Robin Eisen's Breathing Work [06:23] Relaxation breath challenge [16:28] Second breathing exercise to reduce back pain [21:38] Third vagus nerve-stimulating breathing exercise [29:34] Breath of fire to promote energy

"Each and every one of you is powerful. You have the power to heal yourself, to feel better, and forgive, even if you think you don't." -Christi Clemons Hoffman

 

Christi Clemons Hoffman is an internationally-known medium and owner of Radiate Wellness. Christi helps clients get to the source of physical and emotional discomfort through a unique blend of readings, medical intuition, mediumship, Reiki, and QHHT healing hypnosis. She works with clients in person in Kansas City, Missouri, and online. She teaches others ways to connect with Spirit and embrace their innate spiritual gifts. In this episode, Christi talks about how physical symptoms and illness often first begin as emotional issues and what different symptoms can mean. She discusses how holding on to another's energy can zap your power and drain your feelings of support, which is the energetic role of the bones.

At the end, Christi takes us through a fabulous process to get rid of unwanted energy we may be carrying around interfering with our health. Get ready to feel relaxed and lighter after this powerful exercise.

 

Links:

• Christi’s Website-  (Use coupon code HAPPYBONES for 20% off all her services!)

 

Timestamps:

[02:28] Christi's development with her gift

[12:35] Is there a correlation in physical and spiritual health?

[23:08] Connecting medical intuition with bone health

[31:00] Guided energy visualization for listeners

[42:13] Embracing the power within all of us

"Balance is the key to happiness, and the gut has lots of involvement with happiness too." -Shanais Pelka

 

Shanais Pelka is the Research and Development Manager for Organifi and founder of Seven Springs Organic Farm. She is an herbalist, nutritionist, health educator, and mother of three. She is passionate about food, herbs, medicinal mushrooms, sustainability, and community. In this episode, Shanais discusses how we can use adaptogens and superfoods to improve our health.

 

*Links:

• Organifi Shop- (Use coupon code MARGIE for 15% off your purchase!)

 

Timestamps:

 

 

*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you).

If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life.

I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

“With any decision, ask yourself ‘does it feel heavy or does it feel light’- any time you go light, you always go right.”

 

Heather Aardema is the founder of School of Living Lighter. She is a health and wellness coach, expert in behavior change, declutterer, and aspiring minimalist. Heather guides her clients toward their own weight loss breakthroughs by helping them clear the clutter—in their minds, bodies, and homes—so that they can get busy living lives they love, too.

 

In today’s talk, Heather gives us some great tips for removing both mental and physical clutter for improved health. You don’t want to miss this valuable information, and reap the benefits of less!

 

Links: 

Join Heather’s free group on FB - Live Light Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1527804754198629

Heather’s website - www.rootofwellbeing.com

 

Timestamp

[02:19] How to define "clutter"- outside of the physical clutter

[08:15] Conquering FOMO, and replacing it with minimalism

[12:12] Where to start to declutter- and replace your FOMO for JOMO (JOY of Missing Out)

[18:14] Ask yourself this ONE question

[23:16] Addressing mental and emotional weight, so physical weight can come off

[23:15] Learning more, with an accountability buddy

“Osteoporosis is a lifestyle disease. The more you realize that there are many factors, the more you’ll see that your bone health is in your control.” -Debi Robinson

 

Debi Robinson is a Yoga Therapist and Health Coach who specializes in working with clients with osteoporosis and bone loss. At 51, she had a total hip replacement which gave her the insight and foresight of what it is like to have a body that is weak, broken and gets in the way of you living the life you want to live. She now guides those she works with to transform their bone health through daily movements, a nutrient dense diet and learning to manage stress to stop breakdown in your body and calm your mind.

She is certified to teach Yoga for Osteoporosis. Her focus has been on teaching the tools of yoga therapy to counter the functional loss we experience as we age and especially bone density loss in Osteoporosis. In today’s talk we look at some of the most common causes of osteoporosis that Debi sees, what specific labs she orders to help her clients, what is working, and she even tells us two great bone nourishing seeds we can add to our diet. There is so much we can do to improve our bone health and Debbie inspires us to get started in this interview. 

 

Links: 

Debi’s website

Debi’s Life-Changing Bread and Chia Seed Pudding Recipes

 

Timestamps:

[02:25] How bone loss occurs: underlying causes

[10:27] Ties between osteoporosis & dysbiosis

[14:30] The benefits of lab work & stool testing for patients

[25:22] What is the DUTCH test?

[34:07] Food recommendations for hormonal issues

“With gentle consistency, we will be able to rewire our nervous system." -Dr. Aimie Apigian

 

Dr. Aimie is a Board-Certified Preventive and Addiction Medicine Physician with a Double Masters in Biochemistry and Public Health. She specializes in trauma, attachment and identifying and reversing the effects of stored emotions in the body and on our health. Having personal experience in foster parenting, adopting and then her own chronic fatigue and autoimmune issues, she has discovered that negative life experiences become our biology, not just psychology. Compromising every system in our biology, these stored emotions cause inflammation, digestive issues and contribute to all disease and aging. Stored emotions become the biggest thief to our health, happiness and aliveness without us ever knowing.

A 2-time Summit Host, she is the founder and director of Family Challenge Camps, a weekend intensive for families, and founder and CEO of Trauma Healing Accelerated where she provides education and courses for those wanting to hack their survival systems and accelerate their healing journey from trauma to achieve their best mental and physical health. Her courses include experiential courses for the general public on shifting The Biology of Trauma and a certification coach for those in a healing profession to have more tools for understanding and addressing the Biology of Trauma. In today’s talk we discuss the negative health consequences of stored trauma and steps we can all take to start healing. Make sure to stay until the end when Dr. Aimie takes us through two exercises to reduce overwhelm that will leave you feeling relaxed and expanded.

 

*Links:

• The Biology of Trauma Solution Series (July 19-25, 2021) You will receive free gifts when you register: https://traumasolutionseries.byhealthmeans.com/?idev_id=22547
• Dr. Aimie’s website - https://draimie.com

 

Timestamps:

[03:17] Dr. Aimie’s background and personal journeys with trauma

[09:15] Root cause of trauma-associated health issues & the ACE study

[19:15] How to fix the trauma-associated inflammatory state

[25:14] Body exercises to counter overwhelming thoughts

[40:50] More about The Biology of Trauma

 

*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you).

If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life.

I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

“When a patient’s mental, emotional and spiritual health is out of whack, their gut won’t heal. That’s the most important aspect.” -Dr. Kozlowski

 

As a Functional Medicine M.D., Dr. Peter Kozlowski uses a broad array of tools to find the source of the body's dysfunction: he takes the time to listen to his patients and plots their history on a timeline, considering what makes them unique and co-creating with them a truly individualized care plan. Currently, he works with patients online and in-person via his Chicago, Illinois, and Bozeman, Montana based offices. Dr. Kozlowski did his residency in Family Practice, but started training in Functional Medicine as an intern.  He trained in the clinics with leaders in his field including Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Susan Blum. In today’s talk, we discuss hidden and often missed root causes of osteoporosis and other health conditions. We delve into SIBO, toxins, and how important it is to achieve a balance of body, mind, and spirit. There is a lot to be learned from Dr. Koz’s approach!

 

Links: 

Dr. Koz’s book: Unfunc Your Gut - https://www.amazon.com/Unfunc-Your-Gut-Functional-Emotional/dp/1947708899

Website - https://doc-koz.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorkoz

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/doc_koz/?hl=en

Timestamps:

[01:57] Dr. Koz’s introduction into functional medicine

[08:18] What tests are run for symptoms of osteoporosis?

[16:23] How gut health affects your bone health

[23:26] Testing for SIBO: underlying causes & symptoms

[37:00] Natural vs. traditional antibiotics

[40:19] Practicing mental, emotional & spiritual health

I had too many great guests to only feature a few, so please enjoy the best of 100 episodes- part 2! We continue to celebrate the 100 great episodes of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast by highlighting some of the best moments throughout! When I first began, my mission was to bring forward helpful information about bone health and osteoporosis, bringing in countless guests and learning their stories. 

Listen to hear appearances from Dr. Terry Wahls, Dr. Clinton Rubin, Dr. Madiha Saeed, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, Dr. Rachel Fresco, Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, Wendy Myers, Dr. Christine Schaffner, Lara Adler, Dr. Alan Christianson, Mira Dessy, Dr. Sally LaMont, Kourtney Levens & Debora Wayne!

 

Dr. Terry Wahls (Episode 34) – 

• Dr. Terry Wahls  book - The Revised and Expanded Wahls Protocol https://terrywahls.com/the-wahls-protocol/ 
• The Wahls™ Diet handout  https://terrywahls.com/diet/

 

*Dr. Clinton Rubin (Episode 47) –

• Marodyne Low Intensity Vibration (LIV) Device - email [email protected] and use code MB200 to receive a $200 discount for a limited time off purchase of a Low Intensity Vibration Platform

 

*Dr. Madiha Saeed (Episode 71)

• Dr. Madiha’s course https://realhealingforreallife.com/?aff=MargieB 
• Dr. Madiha’s book https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Rx-Healing-Chronic-Inflammation/dp/1442279435/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518031167&sr=8-1&keywords=holistic+rx 

 

*Dr. Tom O’Bryan (Episode 64) 

• Two of Dr. Tom’s amazing products mentioned https://gg110.isrefer.com/go/happy/Margie/ The promo code for the 10% product discount is ~ HAPPINESS (case sensitive)

 

*Dr. Rachel Fresco (Episode 62)

• Biocidin products https://tinyurl.com/biocidinproducts

 

Mindy Gorman-Plutzer (Episode 6)

• Mindy’s free guide https://thefreedompromise.com/guide
• Mindy’s free mini-course https://thefreedompromise.com/masterclass/?utm_source=web_traffic&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gorman_piw

 

Wendy Myers (Episode 97)

• Daily Detox: https://tinyurl.com/dailydetoxdrink 
• Citricleanse https://tinyurl.com/citricleanse 
• Ageless AF https://tinyurl.com/agelessaf 
• Harmoni Pendant https://tinyurl.com/harmonipendant

 

Dr. Christine Schaffner (Episode 31)

• Dr. Schaffner’s website  https://www.drchristineschaffner.com/
• Dr. Schaffner’s skincare line https://lumviskincare.com/  use code HAPPY for 10% discount

Lara Adler (Episode 32)

• Lara Adler’s website  www.laraadler.com
• Lara Adler’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/environmentaltoxinsnerd/

 

Dr. Alan Christianson (Episode 79)

• Dr. Christianson’s book, The Thyroid Reset Diet (claim your FREE bonuses!) https://www.drchristianson.com/thyroidresetdiet/

 

Mira Dessy (Episode 61)

• Mira's Book Club Website Link  Use coupon code HR60 for free membership to the book club
• Mira’s website https://theingredientguru.com/
• The Pantry Principle, Mira's book https://www.amazon.com/Pantry-Principle-label-understand-really/dp/0988935708 

 

Dr. Sally LaMont (Episode 57)

• Dr. Sally’s website https://www.drsallyskitchen.com/

 

Kourtney Levens (Episode 39)

• Website  https://allinspirit.net/

 

*Debora Wayne  (Episode 88)

• Debora’s Day of Healing https://tinyurl.com/mydayofhealing 
• Debora’s FREE gifts https://tinyurl.com/mydayofhealing

 

 

Timestamps

[01:39] Dr. Terry Wahls

[06:39] Dr. Clinton Rubin

[13:07] Dr. Madiha Saeed

[18:51] Dr. Tom O'Bryan

[24:27] Dr. Rachel Fresco

[26:26] Mindy Gorman-Plutzer

[31:56] Wendy Myers

[35:07] Dr. Christine Schaffner

[38:56] Lara Adler

[43:07] Dr. Alan Christianson

[45:16] Mira Dessy

[49:57] Dr. Sally LaMont

[54:57] Kourtney Levens

[57:20] Debora Wayne 

Today, we celebrate the 100th episode of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast by highlighting some of the best moments of this journey! When I first began, my mission was to bring forward helpful information about bone health and osteoporosis, bringing in countless guests and learning their stories. Tune in to hear advice from experts and doctors that we have heard over the episodes.

 

Timestamps:

[07:05] The importance of protein (Jayson/Mira Calton)

[14:36] Female athlete bone health (Dr. Jessica Drummond)

[18:41] Yoga’s impact on bone strength (Dr. Sherri Betz)

[24:40] How to Make Tea Infusions (Bonnie Rogers)

[30:27] Inflammation, Estrogen & Testing (Dr. Felice Gersh)

[35:58] The effects of glyphosate (Dr. Stephanie Seneff)

[42:27] Transdermal magnesium & the benefits (Kristen Bowen)

[49:09] Using “perched posture” for alignment (Sara Meeks)

[52:43] How to measure cortisol (Dr. Tabatha Barber)

[56:03] The power of hope (Dr. Mark Pochapin)

[1:00:13] The importance of your health (Dr. Craig Bissinger)

 

Links:

Episode 3: Jayson/Mira Calton 

• *A daily supplement with all micronutrients
• *Origin Omega Information
• Rebuild Your Bones: The 12-Week Osteoporosis Protocol

 

Episode 5: Dr. Jessica Drummond 

• Integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com

 

Episode 52: Kristen Bowen

• *Living the Good Life Naturally– use code happy at checkout to get a 10% discount 

 

Episode 22: Bonnie Rogers

• BonniesHerbals.com
• Teas and Herbs for Healthy Bones handout

 

Episode 44: Sara Meeks

• [email protected]

 

Episode 29, Episode 91: Dr. Felice Gersh

• Instagram.com/Dr.Felicegersh
• IntegrativeMGI.com   Practice Webpage

 

Episode 50: Dr. Tabatha Barber

• https://www.drtabatha.com/

 

Episode 18: Dr. Sherri Betz

• Safe Yoga For Osteoporosis Flyer
• Safe Pilates For Osteoporosis Flyer
• TheraPilates Website –Osteoporosis Information And Resources